W.D. Gattis Middle School

Wildcat Color Guard Auditions Open to boys and girls entering grades 9–12 for the 2025–2026 school year. 📅 Audition Dates: • Friday, May 16, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Clovis Freshman Academy - Auxiliary Gym 1400 Cameo St. ✅ Important: You must have a completed physical form dated after April 1, 2025, to try out. https://tinyurl.com/5n8s52am 📲 Register now! Scan the QR code or visit: https://forms.gle/XzbF5mZfkNhLxAV29 🍎 Students must also get teacher recommendations from 3 core teachers and one elective teacher: https://forms.gle/3mfEo3z2CouWa6PT8 📧 Contact: michelle.bjorklund@clovis-schools.org alyssa.glaze@clovis-schools.org jonathan.bjorklund@clovis-schools.org Don't miss your chance to be part of this Wildcat tradition!

**UPDATE: The twelve focus group participant slots have been filled** Help shape the future of student data! 📣 Clovis has been selected to host a PED focus group on the new Statewide Student Info System. 🗓️ May 15, 2025 ⏰ 10:00–10:50 AM 📍 1009 N. Main St. We’re looking for parent voices - Only 12 spots available! Visit https://forms.gle/Viannm9vpqdT7DCT6 to register. Those selected to participate will receive an email confirmation.

All Band Night Concert will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7 PM at The Rock Gym. Tickets are $6 for general admission and $9 for reserved seating. Tickets are available from gofan.co. CMS employee badges allow free admission for employee only.

The Legends Alumni Basketball Tournament will take place this Saturday, April 26 at The Rock Gym at Clovis High School. The Opening Ceremony begins at 9 AM. All-Day Pass is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Come catch the tournament action! Concessions will be available.

Join us for the All Choral Night Concert featuring choirs from Marshall 6th Grade Academy, W.D. Gattis Middle School, Yucca Middle School, Clovis High School Freshman Academy, and Clovis High School. The concert will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7 PM at The Rock Gymnasium at Clovis High School. Tickets are $6 for general seating and $9 for reserved seating. Free admission to CMS Staff with ID badge (for employee only). Tickets are available at gofan.co: https://gofan.co/event/3552334?schoolId=NM12116_1

Do you need an evening out? The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is offering a Parents Night Out on Friday, May 2, 2025 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at W.D. Gattis Middle School (5100 N. Thornton St.). Children, aged 3-11, will enjoy creative activities, games, and pizza. All children must be potty trained to attend. Register before May 1 and the cost will be $20 for one child and $15 for each additional sibling. Late registration on May 2 will add an additional $5 per child. Payment is cash only at the door. To register, email Heather.Wiggins@clovis-schools.org with your child's name, age, and any food allergies.

¡Adelante! Dual language registration event for kindergarten Register now for 2025–2026 Thursday, April 24, 2025 La Casita Elementary 400 Davis St, Clovis, NM 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Please bring your future kindergartener to the event! Please bring with you: Proof of residency, Child’s birth certificate, Child’s shot record, Social Security, Proof of guardianship ------ ¡Adelante! Evento de inscripción de lenguaje dual para kínder Inscribe a su hijo/a para 2025–2026 Jueves, 24 de abril, 2025 La Casita Elementary 400 Davis St, Clovis, NM 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. ¡Por favor traiga a su futuro niño/a de kínder al evento! Por favor traiga con usted: Comprobante de domicilio, Acta de nacimiento, Cartilla de vacunación, Seguro social, Prueba de tutela

SSR Letterman Jackets will be in the foyer of The Rock Gymn on April 30, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Questions? Contact twila@ssrjackets.com

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday our middle schools are state testing - there will not be bus pick-ups at the two mid-schools for 8th graders who participate in high school athletic programs on those three days for athletic period.

Middle School Cheer Tryouts will be April 29-May 1 at the Clovis High School Freshman Academy Auxiliary Gym.

Middle School Dance tryouts will be May 5-7 at the Clovis High School North Gym.

Please join us for a Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention community training on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 5 to 7 PM at the Clovis High School Lecture Hall. For more information, contact Dr. Carlton Lewis, director of mental health at carlton.lewis@clovis-schools.org.

The Lady Wildcat Summer Basketball Camp will be held on June 2-June 5, 2025, from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at The Rock Gymnasium at Clovis High School. The camp teaches fundamental basketball skills to girls who will be in 1st - 9th grade for the 2025/2026 school year. Registration is $70. Contact Coach Jeff Reed at 575-693-2426 with questions.

Reminder: No school on Friday, April 18-21, 2025. All district offices will be closed on Friday, April 18.

Clovis Boys Basketball Summer League Tryouts Calling all incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th grade athletes! 📣 Tryouts for the Clovis Boys Basketball Summer League are set for: 📅 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 🕟 4:30 PM–6:30 PM 📍 Clovis High School, Rock Staubus Gym There will be one team for each grade level with ten students on each roster. 💬 Questions? Contact Coach Pickett: 📧 corey.pickett@clovis-schools.org 📞 575-791-3283

Camp Wildcat is coming Monday-Thursday, June 2-26, 2025 at Yucca Middle School. Students taking part in the summer reading portion need to register at literacy.nm.gov before registering for Camp Wildcat. Summer Youth Program activities are open to students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Register now at www.clovis-schools.org/forms/camp-wildcat-registration.

Volunteer Training: Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM at Yucca Middle School. Spanish translation is available. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes. Training is open to those interested in volunteering for Clovis Municipal Schools. Contact cms.volunteers@clovis-schools.org if you have questions.

Help us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9, 2025) by showing some love to the incredible educators of Clovis Municipal Schools! We’re inviting local businesses to join us in recognizing our dedicated teachers by offering special promotions, discounts, or complimentary items during this special week. Want to participate? 🎉 👉 Fill out our quick form here: https://forms.gle/BSY2rGZevhsdeHp98 Questions? Contact Mandy Carpenter at mandy.carpenter@clovis-schools.org or call 575-769-4322.

Cheer tryouts for students entering grades 7–12 (for the 25/26 school year) are April 29–May 1 at CHSFA Aux Gym. Open to CHS, CHSFA, Gattis & Yucca students. Wear athletic gear; no jewelry or long nails. Physical & proof of insurance required. Contact your campus coach for details.

Clovis Municipal Schools asks that you wear red tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to show our support for Portales Municipal Schools.